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When a person knows they are facing certain death—
If there's time, they will choose to flee. This was exactly Dai Mubai's past choice.
But if there's no time left, even the most cowardly rat will lash out in desperation!
"Damn you, Zhu Zhuqing! If you won't let me live in peace, then die with me! Maximum power of the Heavenly Giant Slash Sword!"
Dai Mubai's mind screamed furiously as he drained the last ounce of his soul power and swung a devastating slash toward Zhu Zhuqing.
At the same moment, Zhu Zhuqing fired her Netherworld Arrow.
One side radiated majestic and domineering soul power, while the other exuded sinister, stealthy energy with an incredibly sharp piercing force.
For a moment, the onlookers at a distance couldn't tell who would emerge victorious.
However, most of them bet on Dai Mubai. After all, Zhu Zhuqing was rarely seen outside of her rigorous training or nursing her wounds alone, whereas Dai Mubai's constant boasting made him appear far more formidable.
But what happened next shattered everyone's expectations!
The overwhelming might of the Heavenly Giant Slash Sword wreaked havoc wherever it passed, making quite the intimidating sight.
In the Evil-Eyed Holy King's eyes, however, this was simply a sign of Dai Mubai's poor control over the technique's power—it was nothing more than a wasteful expenditure of soul power, utterly useless.
Though Zhu Zhuqing's cultivation was far inferior to Dai Mubai's, under the amplification of the Evil-Eyed Holy King's spiritual power, He believed that the condensation of this Netherworld Power rivaled that of a level-40 Soul Elder.
To Dai Mubai, this felt like being bullied by someone far stronger.
The two forces finally collided.
But Dai Mubai's Heavenly Giant Slash was instantly pierced through by Zhu Zhuqing's Netherworld Arrow.
Without its core control, the Heavenly Giant Slash dissipated into scattered White Tiger Fierce Light Waves, while the Netherworld Arrow continued hurtling straight toward Dai Mubai's chest. If this arrow struck directly, Dai Mubai would either die or be crippled!
"Damn it! You brats aren't even in class this early in the morning—what the hell are you doing here causing trouble?"
A gruff voice boomed, followed by a towering figure stepping in front of Dai Mubai to block the Netherworld Arrow.
The newcomer was none other than Zhao Wuji.
Perhaps due to past experiences with Tang San, and considering that Zhu Zhuqing was still part of Shrek's Seven Monsters, Zhao Wuji instinctively donned his full True Body Armor before taking the full brunt of the Netherworld Arrow.
After enduring the blow, Zhao Wuji inwardly exclaimed, "What a formidable attack!"
Among Shrek's Seven Monsters, Zhu Zhuqing had never been taken seriously by Zhao Wuji because she was around the same age and cultivation level as Ning Rongrong.
But today, if he hadn't worn his True Body Armor, that attack—easily equivalent to a level-40 Soul Elder's power—would have landed directly on his flesh.
Even if it didn't severely injure him, it would have left him in considerable pain for a while!
Zhao Wuji eyed Zhu Zhuqing suspiciously, wondering how this young girl had grown so strong. It didn't make sense!
Looking at the imposing figure before her, Dai Mubai—having exhausted every last bit of his soul power—collapsed onto the ground, his body limp and breath ragged, inwardly grateful to have survived.
Zhao Wuji glanced at Dai Mubai, feeling a tinge of disdain. To be beaten so badly by his own fiancée? This guy still had a long way to go.
But soon, Zhao Wuji frowned deeply. While minor squabbles between couples were normal, that last attack was clearly intended to kill!
"Zhu Zhuqing, you'd better give me an explanation. Attempting to kill a classmate is not something a student should do," Zhao Wuji said sternly.
Although facing a 76th-level Soul Sage, the Evil-Eyed Holy King remained unfazed. Having secretly observed Shrek's people, He knew them all too well.
In summary, this group consisted of big talkers who feared trouble and loved to bully the weak while fearing the strong.
Though Zhu Zhuqing's cultivation had only just reached level 30, neither Zhao Wuji nor Flender would dare to touch Him. Any interference would mean meddling in the Star Luo imperial family's succession battle.
While Soul Sages were powerful in the eyes of commoners, offending the Star Luo imperial family—even without Title Douluo-level experts—meant facing countless Soul Douluos!
Thus, the Evil-Eyed Holy King confidently responded, "This is a matter of the Star Luo imperial family. I suggest you don't interfere, Teacher Zhao."
Hearing this, Zhao Wuji's expression darkened immediately.
No teacher liked being contradicted by their students.
Two yellow, two purple, and three black soul rings now emerged around him, with the third purple millennium soul skill glowing brightly.
"Third Soul Skill: Gravity Enhancement!"
Instantly, the Evil-Eyed Holy King felt as though he were submerged in a swamp, his body weighed down unbearably.
"Zhu Zhuqing, think carefully before answering your teacher's question.
Though I'm only a Soul Sage, I'm not afraid of the Spirit Hall. What does your Star Luo imperial family amount to?"
The previously comfortable Dai Mubai, now backed by support, suddenly turned pale upon hearing this. After all, he was part of the Star Luo imperial family!
At this point, the Evil-Eyed Holy King recalled that while Shrek's people were indeed cowardly bullies, this was only true when faced with someone stronger. Though this man wouldn't dare kill Him, punishments were still within his capabilities.
But to think such measures would make Him submit? That was laughably naive.
The Evil-Eyed Holy King manipulated Zhu Zhuqing's lips into a cold smirk. "You want an explanation?
Fine! Let me explain. I already had this scum beaten and on the ground. If I wanted him dead, I could've finished him off. But this bastard, in my moment of turning away, actually tried to ambush me!
And he even shamelessly claimed that unless I killed him, the matter wouldn't end. Was fulfilling his wish wrong?!"
Some students watching from nearby instinctively nodded.
Such an absurd demand was unheard of in their lives, and Dai Mubai truly was shameless.
She had already let him go, yet he persisted despite the obvious power gap!
Zhao Wuji's face froze, and he unconsciously withdrew his soul skill. Turning stiffly toward Dai Mubai, his gaze seemed to say:
You're utterly shameless! She's your fiancée, for heaven's sake!
Now that this embarrassing situation had been brought to light, even Dai Mubai felt awkward. Instinctively, he tried to explain:
"I didn't mean to, but Zhu Zhuqing insisted on leaving me to face the throne struggle alone. I couldn't help myself—I just lost control a little.
It's not my fault!"
The Evil-Eyed Holy King sneered coldly. Inside Zhu Zhuqing's mind, her disgust for Dai Mubai grew even stronger. This wretch was still the same—always shifting blame onto others and avoiding responsibility.
Zhao Wuji slowly removed his True Body Armor, scratching his buzz-cut head in irritation.
After all, both Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing were genuine prodigies of Shrek Academy.
Whether it was one or the other, Zhao Wuji didn't know whom to side with. Dai Mubai clearly wasn't in the right, but Zhu Zhuqing's actions had been excessively harsh.
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